# Jobs & Industry — Moonee Valley

Work across the area — who is in the labour force, in which industries and jobs.

Area: Moonee Valley (Council (LGA))

Much higher rates of employment than most similar areas define Moonee Valley. This is a professional hub where 65.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well above the national average. Most residents are employed in high-skilled roles, with a strong concentration in healthcare and professional services.

Full-time employment is a little above the national figure at 61.6%, though this has fallen 2.5 points since 2011. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Healthcare and social assistance is the largest employer at 12.8%, followed by professional and technical services at 10.8% and education and training at 9.9%.

The workforce is heavily weighted toward high-level roles, with professionals making up 31.3% of workers and managers accounting for 16.4%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.8% | +5.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.6% | -3.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.8%, Professional & technical 10.8%, Education & training 9.9%, Construction 8.8%, Retail trade 8.6%, Public administration & safety 7.3%, Finance & insurance 5.9%, Accommodation & food 5.6%, Transport & warehousing 5.1%, Manufacturing 5.0%, Other services 3.0%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Wholesale trade 2.7%, Arts & recreation 2.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.9%, Rental & real estate 1.8%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 31.3%, Managers 16.4%, Clerical & administrative 14.6%, Technicians & trades 9.6%, Community & personal service 9.1%, Sales workers 8.1%, Labourers 5.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.4%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA25060/moonee-valley/topic/employment